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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.92, 1,135.68 and 595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.92, 1,135.68 and 595.48 is: 891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.92 : 1,135.68 = 595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.92/1,135.68 = 595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.92x = 1,135.68 × 595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.92x = 676,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,274.73/758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.10

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