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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,155.30 and 608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,155.30 and 608.60 is: 911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,155.30 = 608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,155.30 = 608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,155.30 × 608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 703,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,115.58/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.01

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