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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,056.68 and 590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,056.68 and 590.72 is: 815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,056.68 = 590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,056.68 = 590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,056.68 × 590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 624,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,202.01/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.23

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