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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,055.16 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,055.16 and 589.20 is: 813.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,055.16 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,055.16 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,055.16 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 621,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,700.27/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.57

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