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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,161.81 and 631.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,161.81 and 631.17 is: 945.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,161.81 = 631.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,161.81 = 631.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,161.81 × 631.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 733,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,299.62/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.25

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