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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.22, 1,153.80 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.22, 1,153.80 and 598.86 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.22 : 1,153.80 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.22/1,153.80 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.22x = 1,153.80 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.22x = 690,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,964.67/770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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