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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,155.60 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,155.60 and 610.02 is: 913.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,155.60 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,155.60 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,155.60 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 704,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,939.11/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.11

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