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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.27, 1,055.38 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.27, 1,055.38 and 599.22 is: 826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.27 : 1,055.38 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.27/1,055.38 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.27x = 1,055.38 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.27x = 632,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,404.80/765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.38

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