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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.86, 1,060.06 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.86, 1,060.06 and 616.84 is: 851.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.86 : 1,060.06 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.86/1,060.06 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.86x = 1,060.06 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.86x = 653,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,887.41/767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.57

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