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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.37, 1,073.13 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.37, 1,073.13 and 590.19 is: 815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.37 : 1,073.13 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.37/1,073.13 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.37x = 1,073.13 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.37x = 633,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,350.59/776.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.78

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