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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.54, 1,072.44 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.54, 1,072.44 and 590.01 is: 814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.54 : 1,072.44 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.54/1,072.44 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.54x = 1,072.44 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.54x = 632,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,750.32/776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.84

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