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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,058.04 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,058.04 and 591.54 is: 816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,058.04 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,058.04 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,058.04 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 625,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,872.98/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.53

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