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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,070.20 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,070.20 and 588.66 is: 812.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,070.20 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,070.20 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,070.20 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 629,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,983.93/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.71

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