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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.56, 1,067.38 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.56, 1,067.38 and 616.68 is: 849.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.56 : 1,067.38 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.56/1,067.38 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.56x = 1,067.38 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.56x = 658,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,231.90/774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.81

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