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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,054.10 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,054.10 and 590.60 is: 815.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,054.10 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,054.10 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,054.10 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 622,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,551.46/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.84

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