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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.32, 1,162.48 and 613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.32, 1,162.48 and 613.60 is: 918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.32 : 1,162.48 = 613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.32/1,162.48 = 613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.32x = 1,162.48 × 613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.32x = 713,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,297.73/776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.82

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