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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.56, 1,157.35 and 617.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.56, 1,157.35 and 617.29 is: 925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.56 : 1,157.35 = 617.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.56/1,157.35 = 617.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.56x = 1,157.35 × 617.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.56x = 714,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,420.58/771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.94

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