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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.88, 1,061.88 and 594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.88, 1,061.88 and 594.92 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.88 : 1,061.88 = 594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.88/1,061.88 = 594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.88x = 1,061.88 × 594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.88x = 631,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,733.65/769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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