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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,061.10 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,061.10 and 593.56 is: 819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,061.10 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,061.10 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,061.10 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 629,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,826.52/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.53

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