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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.35, 1,137.94 and 594.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.35, 1,137.94 and 594.07 is: 890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.35 : 1,137.94 = 594.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.35/1,137.94 = 594.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.35x = 1,137.94 × 594.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.35x = 676,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,016.02/759.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.26

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