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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.93, 1,159.65 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.93, 1,159.65 and 619.04 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.93 : 1,159.65 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.93/1,159.65 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.93x = 1,159.65 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.93x = 717,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,863.94/773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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