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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,162.14 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,162.14 and 592.04 is: 888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,162.14 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,162.14 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,162.14 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 688,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,033.37/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.98

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