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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.20, 1,156.44 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.20, 1,156.44 and 588.12 is: 880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.20 : 1,156.44 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.20/1,156.44 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.20x = 1,156.44 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.20x = 680,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,125.49/772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.76

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