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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,053.47 and 598.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,053.47 and 598.93 is: 827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,053.47 = 598.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,053.47 = 598.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,053.47 × 598.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 630,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,953.65/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.21

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