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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.78, 1,156.58 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.78, 1,156.58 and 589.34 is: 884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.78 : 1,156.58 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.78/1,156.58 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.78x = 1,156.58 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.78x = 681,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,618.86/770.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.32

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