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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,056.12 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,056.12 and 592.40 is: 815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,056.12 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,056.12 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,056.12 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 625,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,645.49/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.32

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