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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.55, 1,159.80 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.55, 1,159.80 and 611.20 is: 915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.55 : 1,159.80 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.55/1,159.80 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.55x = 1,159.80 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.55x = 708,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,869.76/774.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.20

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