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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.63, 1,053.03 and 596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.63, 1,053.03 and 596.55 is: 823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.63 : 1,053.03 = 596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.63/1,053.03 = 596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.63x = 1,053.03 × 596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.63x = 628,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,185.05/762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.71

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