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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.94, 1,158.15 and 618.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.94, 1,158.15 and 618.05 is: 926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.94 : 1,158.15 = 618.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.94/1,158.15 = 618.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.94x = 1,158.15 × 618.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.94x = 715,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,794.61/772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.07

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