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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,056.78 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,056.78 and 592.60 is: 818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,056.78 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,056.78 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,056.78 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 626,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,247.83/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.45

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