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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.36, 1,161.80 and 592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.36, 1,161.80 and 592.28 is: 886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.36 : 1,161.80 = 592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.36/1,161.80 = 592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.36x = 1,161.80 × 592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.36x = 688,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,113.07/776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.34

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