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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.12, 1,054.08 and 589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.12, 1,054.08 and 589.36 is: 814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.12 : 1,054.08 = 589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.12/1,054.08 = 589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.12x = 1,054.08 × 589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.12x = 621,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,232.59/763.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.07

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