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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.55, 1,054.52 and 617.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.55, 1,054.52 and 617.77 is: 850.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.55 : 1,054.52 = 617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.55/1,054.52 = 617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.55x = 1,054.52 × 617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.55x = 651,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,445.55/765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.96

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