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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,054.77 and 599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,054.77 and 599.15 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,054.77 = 599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,054.77 = 599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,054.77 × 599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 631,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,963.27/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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