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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.92, 1,055.70 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.92, 1,055.70 and 617.32 is: 851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.92 : 1,055.70 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.92/1,055.70 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.92x = 1,055.70 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.92x = 651,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,704.72/764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.99

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