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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.56, 1,157.01 and 609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.56, 1,157.01 and 609.15 is: 912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.56 : 1,157.01 = 609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.56/1,157.01 = 609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.56x = 1,157.01 × 609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.56x = 704,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,792.64/772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.28

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