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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.01, 1,050.30 and 595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.01, 1,050.30 and 595.91 is: 821.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.01 : 1,050.30 = 595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.01/1,050.30 = 595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.01x = 1,050.30 × 595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.01x = 625,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,886.90/762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.37

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