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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,159.26 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,159.26 and 610.65 is: 914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,159.26 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,159.26 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,159.26 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 707,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,902.12/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.53

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