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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,065.84 and 615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,065.84 and 615.64 is: 848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,065.84 = 615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,065.84 = 615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,065.84 × 615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 656,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,173.74/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.56

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