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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.75, 1,158.04 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.75, 1,158.04 and 590.08 is: 883.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.75 : 1,158.04 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.75/1,158.04 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.75x = 1,158.04 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.75x = 683,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,333.29/773.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.15

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