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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.77, 1,062.78 and 592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.77, 1,062.78 and 592.41 is: 817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.77 : 1,062.78 = 592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.77/1,062.78 = 592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.77x = 1,062.78 × 592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.77x = 629,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,601.50/769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.91

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