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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.58, 1,073.34 and 612.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.58, 1,073.34 and 612.53 is: 845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.58 : 1,073.34 = 612.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.58/1,073.34 = 612.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.58x = 1,073.34 × 612.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.58x = 657,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,453.01/777.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.51

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