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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.72, 1,164.72 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.72, 1,164.72 and 614.88 is: 920.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.72 : 1,164.72 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.72/1,164.72 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.72x = 1,164.72 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.72x = 716,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,163.03/777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.85

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