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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.22, 1,162.21 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.22, 1,162.21 and 613.62 is: 919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.22 : 1,162.21 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.22/1,162.21 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.22x = 1,162.21 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.22x = 713,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,155.30/775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.94

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