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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.02, 1,045.14 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.02, 1,045.14 and 590.96 is: 815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.02 : 1,045.14 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.02/1,045.14 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.02x = 1,045.14 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.02x = 617,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,635.93/757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.88

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