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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.87, 1,156.35 and 589.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.87, 1,156.35 and 589.38 is: 884.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.87 : 1,156.35 = 589.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.87/1,156.35 = 589.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.87x = 1,156.35 × 589.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.87x = 681,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,529.56/770.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.10

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