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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.08, 1,042.64 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.08, 1,042.64 and 590.22 is: 813.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.08 : 1,042.64 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.08/1,042.64 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.08x = 1,042.64 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.08x = 615,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,384.03/756.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.92

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