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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.43, 1,161.90 and 620.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.43, 1,161.90 and 620.54 is: 929.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.43 : 1,161.90 = 620.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.43/1,161.90 = 620.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.43x = 1,161.90 × 620.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.43x = 720,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,999.62/775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.81

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