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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.58, 1,159.77 and 620.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.58, 1,159.77 and 620.39 is: 931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.58 : 1,159.77 = 620.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.58/1,159.77 = 620.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.58x = 1,159.77 × 620.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.58x = 719,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,509.71/772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.31

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