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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.64, 1,164.24 and 592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.64, 1,164.24 and 592.34 is: 886.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.64 : 1,164.24 = 592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.64/1,164.24 = 592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.64x = 1,164.24 × 592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.64x = 689,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,617.14/777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.81

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