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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,064.70 and 594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,064.70 and 594.99 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,064.70 = 594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,064.70 = 594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,064.70 × 594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 633,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,485.85/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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