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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.53, 1,071.70 and 588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.53, 1,071.70 and 588.69 is: 813.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.53 : 1,071.70 = 588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.53/1,071.70 = 588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.53x = 1,071.70 × 588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.53x = 630,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,897.60/775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.51

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