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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.60, 1,154.68 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.60, 1,154.68 and 617.52 is: 925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.60 : 1,154.68 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.60/1,154.68 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.60x = 1,154.68 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.60x = 713,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,037.99/770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.30

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