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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,053.72 and 598.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,053.72 and 598.08 is: 826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,053.72 = 598.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,053.72 = 598.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,053.72 × 598.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 630,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,208.86/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.40

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