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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.34, 1,066.14 and 616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.34, 1,066.14 and 616.51 is: 849.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.34 : 1,066.14 = 616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.34/1,066.14 = 616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.34x = 1,066.14 × 616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.34x = 657,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,283.31/773.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.93

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