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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,168.38 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,168.38 and 616.68 is: 926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,168.38 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,168.38 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,168.38 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 720,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,516.58/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.16

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