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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,055.87 and 588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,055.87 and 588.33 is: 811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,055.87 = 588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,055.87 = 588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,055.87 × 588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 621,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,199.26/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.69

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