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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.89, 1,055.66 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.89, 1,055.66 and 617.06 is: 851.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.89 : 1,055.66 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.89/1,055.66 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.89x = 1,055.66 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.89x = 651,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,402.47/764.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.63

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