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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,156.86 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,156.86 and 589.02 is: 883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,156.86 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,156.86 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,156.86 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 681,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,413.68/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.39

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