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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.50, 1,466.32 and 596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.50, 1,466.32 and 596.76 is: 823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.50 : 1,466.32 = 596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.50/1,466.32 = 596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.50x = 1,466.32 × 596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.50x = 875,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,041.12/1,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.57

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