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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,156.65 and 617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,156.65 and 617.05 is: 924.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,156.65 = 617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,156.65 = 617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,156.65 × 617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 713,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,710.88/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.57

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