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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.27, 1,062.50 and 613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.27, 1,062.50 and 613.85 is: 845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.27 : 1,062.50 = 613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.27/1,062.50 = 613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.27x = 1,062.50 × 613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.27x = 652,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,215.63/771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.64

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