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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.80, 1,165.46 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.80, 1,165.46 and 594.72 is: 889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.80 : 1,165.46 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.80/1,165.46 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.80x = 1,165.46 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.80x = 693,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,119.40/778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.98

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