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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,051.65 and 596.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,051.65 and 596.43 is: 822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,051.65 = 596.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,051.65 = 596.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,051.65 × 596.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 627,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,235.61/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.63

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