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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,157.97 and 610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,157.97 and 610.38 is: 914.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,157.97 = 610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,157.97 = 610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,157.97 × 610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 706,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,801.73/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.14

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