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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,054.52 and 597.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,054.52 and 597.62 is: 825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,054.52 = 597.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,054.52 = 597.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,054.52 × 597.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 630,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,193.98/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.17

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