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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,043.67 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,043.67 and 590.97 is: 814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,043.67 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,043.67 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,043.67 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 616,783.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,783.79/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.97

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