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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,164.75 and 595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,164.75 and 595.29 is: 892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,164.75 = 595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,164.75 = 595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,164.75 × 595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 693,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,364.03/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.21

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