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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.30, 1,162.62 and 612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.30, 1,162.62 and 612.66 is: 919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.30 : 1,162.62 = 612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.30/1,162.62 = 612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.30x = 1,162.62 × 612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.30x = 712,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,290.77/774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.92

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