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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,157.28 and 611.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,157.28 and 611.68 is: 917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,157.28 = 611.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,157.28 = 611.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,157.28 × 611.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 707,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,885.03/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.52

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