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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,160.79 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,160.79 and 613.20 is: 915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,160.79 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,160.79 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,160.79 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 711,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,796.43/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.66

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