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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,156.68 and 588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,156.68 and 588.24 is: 882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,156.68 = 588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,156.68 = 588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,156.68 × 588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 680,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,405.44/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.77

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