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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.96, 1,162.71 and 612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.96, 1,162.71 and 612.94 is: 917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.96 : 1,162.71 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.96/1,162.71 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.96x = 1,162.71 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.96x = 712,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,668.56/776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.25

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