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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.56, 1,164.76 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.56, 1,164.76 and 594.32 is: 891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.56 : 1,164.76 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.56/1,164.76 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.56x = 1,164.76 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.56x = 692,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,240.16/776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.42

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