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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.97, 1,073.74 and 613.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.97, 1,073.74 and 613.47 is: 846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.97 : 1,073.74 = 613.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.97/1,073.74 = 613.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.97x = 1,073.74 × 613.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.97x = 658,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,707.28/777.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.71

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