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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.76, 1,055.32 and 599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.76, 1,055.32 and 599.71 is: 826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.76 : 1,055.32 = 599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.76/1,055.32 = 599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.76x = 1,055.32 × 599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.76x = 632,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,885.96/765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.48

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