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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.75, 1,054.58 and 597.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.75, 1,054.58 and 597.68 is: 825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.75 : 1,054.58 = 597.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.75/1,054.58 = 597.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.75x = 1,054.58 × 597.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.75x = 630,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,301.37/763.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.27

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