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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.97, 1,159.79 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.97, 1,159.79 and 591.30 is: 884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.97 : 1,159.79 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.97/1,159.79 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.97x = 1,159.79 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.97x = 685,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,780.87/774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.92

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