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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.73, 1,162.36 and 592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.73, 1,162.36 and 592.66 is: 886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.73 : 1,162.36 = 592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.73/1,162.36 = 592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.73x = 1,162.36 × 592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.73x = 688,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,882.11/776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.90

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