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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.28, 1,045.56 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.28, 1,045.56 and 588.92 is: 813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.28 : 1,045.56 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.28/1,045.56 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.28x = 1,045.56 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.28x = 615,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,751.20/757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.11

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