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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,056.72 and 588.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,056.72 and 588.63 is: 812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,056.72 = 588.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,056.72 = 588.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,056.72 × 588.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 622,023.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,023.26/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.05

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