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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.97, 1,157.10 and 588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.97, 1,157.10 and 588.76 is: 882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.97 : 1,157.10 = 588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.97/1,157.10 = 588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.97x = 1,157.10 × 588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.97x = 681,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,254.20/771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.49

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