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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.71, 1,160.02 and 619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.71, 1,160.02 and 619.59 is: 928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.71 : 1,160.02 = 619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.71/1,160.02 = 619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.71x = 1,160.02 × 619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.71x = 718,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,741.10/773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.96

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