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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.26, 1,045.38 and 591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.26, 1,045.38 and 591.82 is: 815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.26 : 1,045.38 = 591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.26/1,045.38 = 591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.26x = 1,045.38 × 591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.26x = 618,676.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,676.79/758.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.92

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