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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,053.33 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,053.33 and 590.10 is: 815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,053.33 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,053.33 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,053.33 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 621,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,570.03/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.00

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