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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.63, 1,039.74 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.63, 1,039.74 and 596.28 is: 822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.63 : 1,039.74 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.63/1,039.74 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.63x = 1,039.74 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.63x = 619,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,977.83/753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.66

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