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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.37, 1,073.13 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.37, 1,073.13 and 591.26 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.37 : 1,073.13 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.37/1,073.13 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.37x = 1,073.13 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.37x = 634,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,498.84/778.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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