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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.82, 1,050.18 and 594.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.82, 1,050.18 and 594.37 is: 820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.82 : 1,050.18 = 594.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.82/1,050.18 = 594.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.82x = 1,050.18 × 594.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.82x = 624,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,190.24/760.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.42

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