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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,056.15 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,056.15 and 590.14 is: 814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,056.15 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,056.15 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,056.15 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 623,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,276.36/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.63

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