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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,056.12 and 589.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,056.12 and 589.39 is: 811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,056.12 = 589.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,056.12 = 589.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,056.12 × 589.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 622,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,461.29/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.80

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