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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.14, 1,139.25 and 585.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.14, 1,139.25 and 585.98 is: 879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.14 : 1,139.25 = 585.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.14/1,139.25 = 585.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.14x = 1,139.25 × 585.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.14x = 667,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,577.72/759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.39

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