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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.71, 1,139.52 and 599.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.71, 1,139.52 and 599.33 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.71 : 1,139.52 = 599.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.71/1,139.52 = 599.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.71x = 1,139.52 × 599.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.71x = 682,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,948.52/759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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