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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.29, 1,163.21 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.29, 1,163.21 and 593.22 is: 887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.29 : 1,163.21 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.29/1,163.21 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.29x = 1,163.21 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.29x = 690,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,036.47/777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.74

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