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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.98, 1,051.38 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.98, 1,051.38 and 596.20 is: 822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.98 : 1,051.38 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.98/1,051.38 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.98x = 1,051.38 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.98x = 626,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,832.76/761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.64

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