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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.37, 1,048.07 and 594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.37, 1,048.07 and 594.29 is: 819.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.37 : 1,048.07 = 594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.37/1,048.07 = 594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.37x = 1,048.07 × 594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.37x = 622,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,857.52/760.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.15

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