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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.65, 1,073.16 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.65, 1,073.16 and 591.72 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.65 : 1,073.16 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.65/1,073.16 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.65x = 1,073.16 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.65x = 635,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,010.24/778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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