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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.16, 1,162.74 and 592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.16, 1,162.74 and 592.88 is: 889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.16 : 1,162.74 = 592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.16/1,162.74 = 592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.16x = 1,162.74 × 592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.16x = 689,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,365.29/775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.32

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