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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.43, 1,052.80 and 597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.43, 1,052.80 and 597.58 is: 824.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.43 : 1,052.80 = 597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.43/1,052.80 = 597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.43x = 1,052.80 × 597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.43x = 629,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,128.10/763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.09

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