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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.08, 1,163.31 and 614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.08, 1,163.31 and 614.62 is: 921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.08 : 1,163.31 = 614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.08/1,163.31 = 614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.08x = 1,163.31 × 614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.08x = 714,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,993.59/776.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.29

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