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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,150.56 and 594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,150.56 and 594.39 is: 889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,150.56 = 594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,150.56 = 594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,150.56 × 594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 683,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,881.36/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.25

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