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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.78, 1,065.65 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.78, 1,065.65 and 594.32 is: 821.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.78 : 1,065.65 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.78/1,065.65 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.78x = 1,065.65 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.78x = 633,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,337.11/770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.68

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