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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,039.26 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,039.26 and 596.08 is: 821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,039.26 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,039.26 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,039.26 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 619,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,482.10/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.86

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