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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.26, 1,046.76 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.26, 1,046.76 and 592.82 is: 817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.26 : 1,046.76 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.26/1,046.76 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.26x = 1,046.76 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.26x = 620,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,540.26/759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.30

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