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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,072.62 and 611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,072.62 and 611.55 is: 843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,072.62 = 611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,072.62 = 611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,072.62 × 611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 655,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,960.76/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.57

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