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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.01, 1,158.42 and 590.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.01, 1,158.42 and 590.57 is: 886.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.01 : 1,158.42 = 590.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.01/1,158.42 = 590.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.01x = 1,158.42 × 590.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.01x = 684,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,128.10/772.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.16

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