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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.96, 1,056.47 and 597.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.96, 1,056.47 and 597.57 is: 824.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.96 : 1,056.47 = 597.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.96/1,056.47 = 597.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.96x = 1,056.47 × 597.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.96x = 631,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,311.79/765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.21

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