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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.05, 1,068.72 and 617.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.05, 1,068.72 and 617.37 is: 851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.05 : 1,068.72 = 617.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.05/1,068.72 = 617.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.05x = 1,068.72 × 617.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.05x = 659,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,795.67/775.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.29

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