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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.10, 1,135.66 and 595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.10, 1,135.66 and 595.02 is: 891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.10 : 1,135.66 = 595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.10/1,135.66 = 595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.10x = 1,135.66 × 595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.10x = 675,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,740.41/758.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.36

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