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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,157.40 and 617.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,157.40 and 617.58 is: 925.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,157.40 = 617.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,157.40 = 617.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,157.40 × 617.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 714,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,787.09/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.33

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