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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.91, 1,070.84 and 588.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.91, 1,070.84 and 588.07 is: 812.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.91 : 1,070.84 = 588.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.91/1,070.84 = 588.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.91x = 1,070.84 × 588.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.91x = 629,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,720.58/774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.64

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