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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,055.58 and 589.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,055.58 and 589.56 is: 814.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,055.58 = 589.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,055.58 = 589.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,055.58 × 589.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 622,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,327.74/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.01

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