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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,152.68 and 610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,152.68 and 610.67 is: 918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,152.68 = 610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,152.68 = 610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,152.68 × 610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 703,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,910.36/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.35

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