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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.52, 1,045.20 and 591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.52, 1,045.20 and 591.44 is: 816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.52 : 1,045.20 = 591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.52/1,045.20 = 591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.52x = 1,045.20 × 591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.52x = 618,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,173.09/757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.05

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