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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.16, 1,075.31 and 592.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.16, 1,075.31 and 592.37 is: 817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.16 : 1,075.31 = 592.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.16/1,075.31 = 592.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.16x = 1,075.31 × 592.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.16x = 636,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,973.05/779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.51

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