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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,153.24 and 586.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,153.24 and 586.92 is: 878.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,153.24 = 586.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,153.24 = 586.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,153.24 × 586.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 676,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,859.62/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.40

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