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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,156.28 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,156.28 and 609.66 is: 912.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,156.28 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,156.28 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,156.28 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 704,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,934.62/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.57

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