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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.16, 1,161.60 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.16, 1,161.60 and 591.76 is: 887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.16 : 1,161.60 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.16/1,161.60 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.16x = 1,161.60 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.16x = 687,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,388.42/774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.92

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