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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.82, 1,062.08 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.82, 1,062.08 and 592.83 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.82 : 1,062.08 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.82/1,062.08 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.82x = 1,062.08 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.82x = 629,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,629.92/769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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