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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,129.44 and 592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,129.44 and 592.17 is: 884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,129.44 = 592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,129.44 = 592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,129.44 × 592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 668,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,820.48/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.30

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