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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,060.45 and 590.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,060.45 and 590.71 is: 815.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,060.45 = 590.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,060.45 = 590.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,060.45 × 590.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 626,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,418.42/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.57

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