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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,054.38 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,054.38 and 590.92 is: 813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,054.38 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,054.38 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,054.38 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 623,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,054.23/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.51

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