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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,161.88 and 605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,161.88 and 605.20 is: 906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,161.88 = 605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,161.88 = 605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,161.88 × 605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 703,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,169.78/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.05

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