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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,059.31 and 590.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,059.31 and 590.83 is: 815.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,059.31 = 590.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,059.31 = 590.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,059.31 × 590.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 625,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,872.13/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.13

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