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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,053.72 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,053.72 and 616.68 is: 850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,053.72 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,053.72 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,053.72 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 649,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,808.05/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.22

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