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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.10, 1,137.16 and 596.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.10, 1,137.16 and 596.02 is: 892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.10 : 1,137.16 = 596.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.10/1,137.16 = 596.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.10x = 1,137.16 × 596.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.10x = 677,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,770.10/759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.86

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