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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.40, 1,164.02 and 608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.40, 1,164.02 and 608.94 is: 911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.40 : 1,164.02 = 608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.40/1,164.02 = 608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.40x = 1,164.02 × 608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.40x = 708,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,818.34/777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.78

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