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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,136.81 and 597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,136.81 and 597.11 is: 894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,136.81 = 597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,136.81 = 597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,136.81 × 597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 678,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,796.43/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.68

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