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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,057.62 and 593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,057.62 and 593.16 is: 819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,057.62 = 593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,057.62 = 593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,057.62 × 593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 627,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,337.88/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.41

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