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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.45, 1,072.38 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.45, 1,072.38 and 611.60 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.45 : 1,072.38 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.45/1,072.38 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.45x = 1,072.38 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.45x = 655,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,862.25/777.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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