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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.33, 1,071.36 and 588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.33, 1,071.36 and 588.49 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.33 : 1,071.36 = 588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.33/1,071.36 = 588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.33x = 1,071.36 × 588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.33x = 630,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,481.97/775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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