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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,050.08 and 594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,050.08 and 594.48 is: 820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,050.08 = 594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,050.08 = 594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,050.08 × 594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 624,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,251.56/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.69

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