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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,163.28 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,163.28 and 615.68 is: 923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,163.28 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,163.28 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,163.28 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 716,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,208.23/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.52

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