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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.89, 4,618.31 and 770.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.89, 4,618.31 and 770.39 is: 1,155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.89 : 4,618.31 = 770.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.89/4,618.31 = 770.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.89x = 4,618.31 × 770.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.89x = 3,557,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,895.99/3,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.58

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