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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,053.40 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,053.40 and 588.12 is: 811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,053.40 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,053.40 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,053.40 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 619,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,525.61/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.88

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