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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,070.69 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,070.69 and 589.34 is: 812.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,070.69 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,070.69 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,070.69 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 630,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,992.14/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.97

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