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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,053.84 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,053.84 and 609.12 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,053.84 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,053.84 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,053.84 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 641,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,915.02/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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