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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.89, 1,054.72 and 588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.89, 1,054.72 and 588.93 is: 813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.89 : 1,054.72 = 588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.89/1,054.72 = 588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.89x = 1,054.72 × 588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.89x = 621,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,156.25/763.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.15

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