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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,065.77 and 615.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,065.77 and 615.82 is: 848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,065.77 = 615.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,065.77 = 615.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,065.77 × 615.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 656,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,322.48/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.93

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