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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.35, 1,136.44 and 593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.35, 1,136.44 and 593.07 is: 888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.35 : 1,136.44 = 593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.35/1,136.44 = 593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.35x = 1,136.44 × 593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.35x = 673,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,988.47/758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.76

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