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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.23, 1,072.69 and 590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.23, 1,072.69 and 590.41 is: 814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.23 : 1,072.69 = 590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.23/1,072.69 = 590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.23x = 1,072.69 × 590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.23x = 633,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,322.75/777.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.85

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