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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.22, 1,071.45 and 590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.22, 1,071.45 and 590.02 is: 813.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.22 : 1,071.45 = 590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.22/1,071.45 = 590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.22x = 1,071.45 × 590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.22x = 632,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,176.93/777.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.38

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