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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,063.01 and 613.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,063.01 and 613.82 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,063.01 = 613.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,063.01 = 613.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,063.01 × 613.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 652,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,493.02/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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