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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.89, 1,053.34 and 587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.89, 1,053.34 and 587.93 is: 811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.89 : 1,053.34 = 587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.89/1,053.34 = 587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.89x = 1,053.34 × 587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.89x = 619,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,283.45/762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.77

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