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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,157.10 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,157.10 and 611.02 is: 914.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,157.10 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,157.10 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,157.10 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 707,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,011.24/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.61

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