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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,042.74 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,042.74 and 590.58 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,042.74 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,042.74 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,042.74 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 615,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,821.39/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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