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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,056.76 and 599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,056.76 and 599.55 is: 827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,056.76 = 599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,056.76 = 599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,056.76 × 599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 633,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,572.18/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.12

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