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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.26, 1,068.60 and 617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.26, 1,068.60 and 617.64 is: 851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.26 : 1,068.60 = 617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.26/1,068.60 = 617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.26x = 1,068.60 × 617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.26x = 660,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,010.10/775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.34

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