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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.44, 1,154.40 and 587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.44, 1,154.40 and 587.64 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.44 : 1,154.40 = 587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.44/1,154.40 = 587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.44x = 1,154.40 × 587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.44x = 678,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,371.62/770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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