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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,152.54 and 610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,152.54 and 610.58 is: 918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,152.54 = 610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,152.54 = 610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,152.54 × 610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 703,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,720.75/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.21

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