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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,059.07 and 589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,059.07 and 589.71 is: 814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,059.07 = 589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,059.07 = 589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,059.07 × 589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 624,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,551.53/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.21

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