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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,139.69 and 593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,139.69 and 593.35 is: 893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,139.69 = 593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,139.69 = 593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,139.69 × 593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 676,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,235.06/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.32

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