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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.72, 1,161.46 and 613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.72, 1,161.46 and 613.12 is: 919.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.72 : 1,161.46 = 613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.72/1,161.46 = 613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.72x = 1,161.46 × 613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.72x = 712,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,114.36/774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.19

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