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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,157.16 and 615.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,157.16 and 615.39 is: 922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,157.16 = 615.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,157.16 = 615.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,157.16 × 615.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 712,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,104.69/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.49

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