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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.06, 1,162.26 and 612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.06, 1,162.26 and 612.65 is: 917.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.06 : 1,162.26 = 612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.06/1,162.26 = 612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.06x = 1,162.26 × 612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.06x = 712,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,058.59/776.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.53

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