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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.97, 1,158.53 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.97, 1,158.53 and 611.16 is: 914.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.97 : 1,158.53 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.97/1,158.53 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.97x = 1,158.53 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.97x = 708,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,044.14/773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.82

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