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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.47, 1,161.64 and 616.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.47, 1,161.64 and 616.65 is: 927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.47 : 1,161.64 = 616.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.47/1,161.64 = 616.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.47x = 1,161.64 × 616.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.47x = 716,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,325.31/772.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.32

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