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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.78, 1,135.56 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.78, 1,135.56 and 594.78 is: 892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.78 : 1,135.56 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.78/1,135.56 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.78x = 1,135.56 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.78x = 675,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,408.38/756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.48

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