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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,069.31 and 588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,069.31 and 588.34 is: 811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,069.31 = 588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,069.31 = 588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,069.31 × 588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 629,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,109.56/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.59

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