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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,070.96 and 588.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,070.96 and 588.87 is: 813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,070.96 = 588.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,070.96 = 588.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,070.96 × 588.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 630,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,653.27/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.00

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