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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,070.68 and 589.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,070.68 and 589.64 is: 812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,070.68 = 589.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,070.68 = 589.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,070.68 × 589.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 631,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,315.76/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.76

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