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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,152.81 and 595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,152.81 and 595.89 is: 891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,152.81 = 595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,152.81 = 595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,152.81 × 595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 686,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,947.95/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.50

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