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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.26, 1,153.35 and 618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.26, 1,153.35 and 618.42 is: 923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.26 : 1,153.35 = 618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.26/1,153.35 = 618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.26x = 1,153.35 × 618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.26x = 713,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,254.71/772.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.59

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