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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,146.75 and 610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,146.75 and 610.30 is: 913.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,146.75 = 610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,146.75 = 610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,146.75 × 610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 699,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,861.53/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.50

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