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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.38, 1,045.78 and 591.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.38, 1,045.78 and 591.31 is: 816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.38 : 1,045.78 = 591.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.38/1,045.78 = 591.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.38x = 1,045.78 × 591.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.38x = 618,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,374.12/757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.46

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