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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.51, 1,157.67 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.51, 1,157.67 and 590.07 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.51 : 1,157.67 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.51/1,157.67 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.51x = 1,157.67 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.51x = 683,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,106.34/771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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