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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.74, 1,161.07 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.74, 1,161.07 and 590.58 is: 886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.74 : 1,161.07 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.74/1,161.07 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.74x = 1,161.07 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.74x = 685,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,704.72/773.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.22

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