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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.72, 1,065.22 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.72, 1,065.22 and 615.40 is: 848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.72 : 1,065.22 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.72/1,065.22 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.72x = 1,065.22 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.72x = 655,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,532.19/772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.35

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