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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.98, 1,073.73 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.98, 1,073.73 and 591.16 is: 815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.98 : 1,073.73 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.98/1,073.73 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.98x = 1,073.73 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.98x = 634,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,746.23/777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.89

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