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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.61, 1,046.51 and 594.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.61, 1,046.51 and 594.53 is: 818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.61 : 1,046.51 = 594.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.61/1,046.51 = 594.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.61x = 1,046.51 × 594.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.61x = 622,181.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,181.23/760.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.01

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