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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.24, 1,160.87 and 619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.24, 1,160.87 and 619.84 is: 931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.24 : 1,160.87 = 619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.24/1,160.87 = 619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.24x = 1,160.87 × 619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.24x = 719,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,547.86/772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.77

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