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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.68, 1,163.50 and 589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.68, 1,163.50 and 589.80 is: 881.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.68 : 1,163.50 = 589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.68/1,163.50 = 589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.68x = 1,163.50 × 589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.68x = 686,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,232.30/778.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.28

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