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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,058.88 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,058.88 and 593.28 is: 817.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,058.88 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,058.88 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,058.88 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 628,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,212.33/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.47

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