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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.03, 1,072.28 and 611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.03, 1,072.28 and 611.55 is: 845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.03 : 1,072.28 = 611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.03/1,072.28 = 611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.03x = 1,072.28 × 611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.03x = 655,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,754.36/776.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.02

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