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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.16, 1,159.76 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.16, 1,159.76 and 587.30 is: 877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.16 : 1,159.76 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.16/1,159.76 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.16x = 1,159.76 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.16x = 681,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,127.05/776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.56

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