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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.44, 1,158.33 and 616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.44, 1,158.33 and 616.91 is: 926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.44 : 1,158.33 = 616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.44/1,158.33 = 616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.44x = 1,158.33 × 616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.44x = 714,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,585.36/771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.30

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