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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,049.94 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,049.94 and 595.26 is: 821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,049.94 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,049.94 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,049.94 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 624,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,987.28/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.23

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