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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.16, 1,052.64 and 589.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.16, 1,052.64 and 589.60 is: 814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.16 : 1,052.64 = 589.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.16/1,052.64 = 589.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.16x = 1,052.64 × 589.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.16x = 620,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,636.54/762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.31

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