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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.18, 1,047.30 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.18, 1,047.30 and 595.11 is: 818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.18 : 1,047.30 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.18/1,047.30 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.18x = 1,047.30 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.18x = 623,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,258.70/761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.81

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