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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.57, 1,058.96 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.57, 1,058.96 and 590.58 is: 814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.57 : 1,058.96 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.57/1,058.96 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.57x = 1,058.96 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.57x = 625,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,402.07/767.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.79

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