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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,163.68 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,163.68 and 594.08 is: 891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,163.68 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,163.68 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,163.68 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 691,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,319.01/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.43

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