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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,047.87 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,047.87 and 594.78 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,047.87 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,047.87 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,047.87 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 623,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,252.12/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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