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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.78, 1,138.86 and 596.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.78, 1,138.86 and 596.43 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.78 : 1,138.86 = 596.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.78/1,138.86 = 596.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.78x = 1,138.86 × 596.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.78x = 679,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,250.27/759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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