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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.20, 1,136.76 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.20, 1,136.76 and 595.44 is: 893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.20 : 1,136.76 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.20/1,136.76 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.20x = 1,136.76 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.20x = 676,872.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,872.37/757.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.91

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