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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.72, 1,165.65 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.72, 1,165.65 and 594.56 is: 891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.72 : 1,165.65 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.72/1,165.65 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.72x = 1,165.65 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.72x = 693,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,048.86/777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.13

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