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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,048.96 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,048.96 and 586.92 is: 810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,048.96 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,048.96 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,048.96 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 615,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,655.60/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.76

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