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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,168.26 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,168.26 and 615.88 is: 926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,168.26 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,168.26 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,168.26 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 719,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,507.97/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.68

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