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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,139.97 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,139.97 and 597.78 is: 896.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,139.97 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,139.97 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,139.97 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 681,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,453.51/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.67

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