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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,044.56 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,044.56 and 590.48 is: 815.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,044.56 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,044.56 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,044.56 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 616,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,791.79/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.17

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