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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.59, 1,166.34 and 619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.59, 1,166.34 and 619.79 is: 932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.59 : 1,166.34 = 619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.59/1,166.34 = 619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.59x = 1,166.34 × 619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.59x = 722,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,880.04/775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.04

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