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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.11, 1,044.44 and 593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.11, 1,044.44 and 593.03 is: 815.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.11 : 1,044.44 = 593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.11/1,044.44 = 593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.11x = 1,044.44 × 593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.11x = 619,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,383.90/759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.94

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