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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.91, 1,072.22 and 589.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.91, 1,072.22 and 589.07 is: 814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.91 : 1,072.22 = 589.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.91/1,072.22 = 589.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.91x = 1,072.22 × 589.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.91x = 631,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,612.64/775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.03

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