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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,157.70 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,157.70 and 590.10 is: 885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,157.70 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,157.70 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,157.70 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 683,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,158.77/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.45

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