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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.16, 1,157.90 and 616.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.16, 1,157.90 and 616.63 is: 925.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.16 : 1,157.90 = 616.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.16/1,157.90 = 616.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.16x = 1,157.90 × 616.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.16x = 713,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,995.88/771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.87

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