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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.40, 1,163.79 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.40, 1,163.79 and 593.34 is: 889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.40 : 1,163.79 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.40/1,163.79 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.40x = 1,163.79 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.40x = 690,523.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,523.16/776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.39

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