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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.95, 1,152.18 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.95, 1,152.18 and 616.86 is: 923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.95 : 1,152.18 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.95/1,152.18 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.95x = 1,152.18 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.95x = 710,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,733.75/769.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.09

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