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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,069.47 and 588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,069.47 and 588.09 is: 811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,069.47 = 588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,069.47 = 588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,069.47 × 588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 628,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,944.61/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.65

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