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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,055.10 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,055.10 and 617.68 is: 851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,055.10 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,055.10 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,055.10 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 651,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,714.17/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.60

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