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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.28, 1,155.26 and 616.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.28, 1,155.26 and 616.37 is: 923.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.28 : 1,155.26 = 616.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.28/1,155.26 = 616.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.28x = 1,155.26 × 616.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.28x = 712,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,063.37/771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.23

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