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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.15, 1,054.76 and 599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.15, 1,054.76 and 599.08 is: 825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.15 : 1,054.76 = 599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.15/1,054.76 = 599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.15x = 1,054.76 × 599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.15x = 631,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,884.16/765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.83

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