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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.09, 1,074.96 and 592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.09, 1,074.96 and 592.29 is: 817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.09 : 1,074.96 = 592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.09/1,074.96 = 592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.09x = 1,074.96 × 592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.09x = 636,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,688.06/779.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.23

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