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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.60, 1,168.02 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.60, 1,168.02 and 616.41 is: 925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.60 : 1,168.02 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.60/1,168.02 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.60x = 1,168.02 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.60x = 719,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,979.21/777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.90

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