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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,166.88 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,166.88 and 615.68 is: 924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,166.88 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,166.88 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,166.88 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 718,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,424.68/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.66

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