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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,045.00 and 590.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,045.00 and 590.74 is: 815.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,045.00 = 590.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,045.00 = 590.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,045.00 × 590.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 617,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,327.30/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.69

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