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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.82, 1,137.17 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.82, 1,137.17 and 594.50 is: 890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.82 : 1,137.17 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.82/1,137.17 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.82x = 1,137.17 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.82x = 676,038.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,038.91/758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.91

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