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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.76, 1,159.68 and 590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.76, 1,159.68 and 590.24 is: 885.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.76 : 1,159.68 = 590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.76/1,159.68 = 590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.76x = 1,159.68 × 590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.76x = 684,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,489.52/772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.77

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