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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,164.24 and 593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,164.24 and 593.64 is: 887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,164.24 = 593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,164.24 = 593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,164.24 × 593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 691,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,139.43/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.99

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