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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,156.18 and 617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,156.18 and 617.96 is: 927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,156.18 = 617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,156.18 = 617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,156.18 × 617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 714,469.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,469.90/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.71

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