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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,049.76 and 613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,049.76 and 613.68 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,049.76 = 613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,049.76 = 613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,049.76 × 613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 644,216.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,216.72/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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