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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,134.18 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,134.18 and 594.48 is: 889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,134.18 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,134.18 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,134.18 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 674,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,247.33/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.60

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