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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.58, 1,159.56 and 612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.58, 1,159.56 and 612.12 is: 917.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.58 : 1,159.56 = 612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.58/1,159.56 = 612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.58x = 1,159.56 × 612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.58x = 709,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,789.87/773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.54

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