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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,054.28 and 598.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,054.28 and 598.03 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,054.28 = 598.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,054.28 = 598.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,054.28 × 598.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 630,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,482.81/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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