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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.86, 1,053.45 and 595.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.86, 1,053.45 and 595.85 is: 821.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.86 : 1,053.45 = 595.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.86/1,053.45 = 595.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.86x = 1,053.45 × 595.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.86x = 627,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,700.82/763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.75

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