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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.82, 1,067.88 and 617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.82, 1,067.88 and 617.14 is: 850.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.82 : 1,067.88 = 617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.82/1,067.88 = 617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.82x = 1,067.88 × 617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.82x = 659,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,031.46/774.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.56

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