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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,073.22 and 590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,073.22 and 590.79 is: 815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,073.22 = 590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,073.22 = 590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,073.22 × 590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 634,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,049.45/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.39

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