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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,152.93 and 617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,152.93 and 617.36 is: 923.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,152.93 = 617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,152.93 = 617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,152.93 × 617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 711,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,772.86/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.84

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