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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,162.64 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,162.64 and 594.06 is: 889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,162.64 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,162.64 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,162.64 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 690,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,677.92/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.69

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