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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.35, 1,065.83 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.35, 1,065.83 and 611.15 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.35 : 1,065.83 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.35/1,065.83 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.35x = 1,065.83 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.35x = 651,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,373.62/773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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