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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.55, 1,073.61 and 589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.55, 1,073.61 and 589.74 is: 815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.55 : 1,073.61 = 589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.55/1,073.61 = 589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.55x = 1,073.61 × 589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.55x = 633,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,150.76/776.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.34

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