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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.32, 1,068.84 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.32, 1,068.84 and 616.56 is: 849.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.32 : 1,068.84 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.32/1,068.84 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.32x = 1,068.84 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.32x = 659,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,003.99/775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.98

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