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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,055.43 and 591.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,055.43 and 591.57 is: 817.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,055.43 = 591.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,055.43 = 591.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,055.43 × 591.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 624,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,360.73/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.12

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