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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.38, 1,160.16 and 610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.38, 1,160.16 and 610.84 is: 916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.38 : 1,160.16 = 610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.38/1,160.16 = 610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.38x = 1,160.16 × 610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.38x = 708,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,672.13/773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.33

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