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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.63, 1,165.92 and 594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.63, 1,165.92 and 594.59 is: 889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.63 : 1,165.92 = 594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.63/1,165.92 = 594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.63x = 1,165.92 × 594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.63x = 693,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,239.63/779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.20

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