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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.24, 1,155.36 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.24, 1,155.36 and 587.28 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.24 : 1,155.36 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.24/1,155.36 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.24x = 1,155.36 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.24x = 678,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,519.82/771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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