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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,065.69 and 616.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,065.69 and 616.17 is: 848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,065.69 = 616.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,065.69 = 616.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,065.69 × 616.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 656,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,646.21/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.82

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