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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,052.91 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,052.91 and 597.96 is: 824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,052.91 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,052.91 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,052.91 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 629,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,598.06/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.07

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