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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.46, 1,155.14 and 617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.46, 1,155.14 and 617.70 is: 924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.46 : 1,155.14 = 617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.46/1,155.14 = 617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.46x = 1,155.14 × 617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.46x = 713,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,529.98/771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.91

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