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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,163.30 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,163.30 and 593.28 is: 887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,163.30 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,163.30 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,163.30 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 690,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,162.62/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.83

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