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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,155.43 and 617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,155.43 and 617.46 is: 926.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,155.43 = 617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,155.43 = 617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,155.43 × 617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 713,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,428.72/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.96

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