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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.78, 1,069.35 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.78, 1,069.35 and 588.52 is: 811.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.78 : 1,069.35 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.78/1,069.35 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.78x = 1,069.35 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.78x = 629,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,333.86/775.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.23

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