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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.30, 1,055.55 and 591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.30, 1,055.55 and 591.34 is: 814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.30 : 1,055.55 = 591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.30/1,055.55 = 591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.30x = 1,055.55 × 591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.30x = 624,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,188.94/766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.55

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