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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.98, 1,050 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.98, 1,050 and 595.20 is: 821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.98 : 1,050 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.98/1,050 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.98x = 1,050 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.98x = 624,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,960/760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.26

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