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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,059.21 and 610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,059.21 and 610.28 is: 842.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,059.21 = 610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,059.21 = 610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,059.21 × 610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 646,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,414.68/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.39

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