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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.33, 1,064.15 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.33, 1,064.15 and 594.33 is: 819.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.33 : 1,064.15 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.33/1,064.15 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.33x = 1,064.15 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.33x = 632,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,453.30/771.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.95

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