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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.54, 1,066.44 and 616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.54, 1,066.44 and 616.70 is: 850.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.54 : 1,066.44 = 616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.54/1,066.44 = 616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.54x = 1,066.44 × 616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.54x = 657,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,673.55/773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.21

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