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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.64, 1,047.30 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.64, 1,047.30 and 592.44 is: 817.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.64 : 1,047.30 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.64/1,047.30 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.64x = 1,047.30 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.64x = 620,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,462.41/758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.86

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