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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.61, 1,161.23 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.61, 1,161.23 and 544.97 is: 816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.61 : 1,161.23 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.61/1,161.23 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.61x = 1,161.23 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.61x = 632,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,832.79/774.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.97

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