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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.56, 1,158.51 and 610.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.56, 1,158.51 and 610.15 is: 913.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.56 : 1,158.51 = 610.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.56/1,158.51 = 610.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.56x = 1,158.51 × 610.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.56x = 706,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,864.88/773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.78

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