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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.01, 1,153.26 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.01, 1,153.26 and 615.76 is: 921.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.01 : 1,153.26 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.01/1,153.26 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.01x = 1,153.26 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.01x = 710,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,131.38/771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.04

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