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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,056.21 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,056.21 and 588.26 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,056.21 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,056.21 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,056.21 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 621,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,328.74/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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