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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.11, 1,047.19 and 595.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.11, 1,047.19 and 595.03 is: 818.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.11 : 1,047.19 = 595.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.11/1,047.19 = 595.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.11x = 1,047.19 × 595.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.11x = 623,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,109.47/761.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.69

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