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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.79, 1,069.50 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.79, 1,069.50 and 588.26 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.79 : 1,069.50 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.79/1,069.50 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.79x = 1,069.50 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.79x = 629,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,148.95/774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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