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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.80, 1,137.14 and 594.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.80, 1,137.14 and 594.46 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.80 : 1,137.14 = 594.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.80/1,137.14 = 594.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.80x = 1,137.14 × 594.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.80x = 675,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,984.24/758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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