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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,074.06 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,074.06 and 592.92 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,074.06 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,074.06 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,074.06 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 636,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,831.66/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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