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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,053.80 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,053.80 and 597.92 is: 824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,053.80 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,053.80 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,053.80 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 630,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,088.10/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.46

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