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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.31, 1,046.89 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.31, 1,046.89 and 617.76 is: 851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.31 : 1,046.89 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.31/1,046.89 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.31x = 1,046.89 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.31x = 646,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,726.77/759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.73

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