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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,047.85 and 592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,047.85 and 592.81 is: 818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,047.85 = 592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,047.85 = 592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,047.85 × 592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 621,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,175.96/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.53

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