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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.10, 1,071.72 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.10, 1,071.72 and 588.90 is: 813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.10 : 1,071.72 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.10/1,071.72 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.10x = 1,071.72 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.10x = 631,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,135.91/776.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.21

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