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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.18, 1,158.53 and 618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.18, 1,158.53 and 618.29 is: 926.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.18 : 1,158.53 = 618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.18/1,158.53 = 618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.18x = 1,158.53 × 618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.18x = 716,298.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,298.63/773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.44

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