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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,159.41 and 598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,159.41 and 598.78 is: 898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,159.41 = 598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,159.41 = 598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,159.41 × 598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 694,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,235.21/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.66

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