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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.90, 1,057.26 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.90, 1,057.26 and 590.14 is: 813.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.90 : 1,057.26 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.90/1,057.26 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.90x = 1,057.26 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.90x = 623,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,931.42/766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.58

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