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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,154.78 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,154.78 and 609.20 is: 909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,154.78 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,154.78 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,154.78 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 703,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,491.98/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.66

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