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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,056.61 and 588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,056.61 and 588.69 is: 812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,056.61 = 588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,056.61 = 588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,056.61 × 588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 622,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,015.74/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.02

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