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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,046.35 and 593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,046.35 and 593.04 is: 817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,046.35 = 593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,046.35 = 593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,046.35 × 593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 620,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,527.40/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.44

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