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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.43, 1,055.56 and 599.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.43, 1,055.56 and 599.58 is: 826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.43 : 1,055.56 = 599.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.43/1,055.56 = 599.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.43x = 1,055.56 × 599.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.43x = 632,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,892.66/765.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.85

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