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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.01, 1,167.39 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.01, 1,167.39 and 593.12 is: 888.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.01 : 1,167.39 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.01/1,167.39 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.01x = 1,167.39 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.01x = 692,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,396.52/779.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.82

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