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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,058.51 and 610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,058.51 and 610.93 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,058.51 = 610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,058.51 = 610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,058.51 × 610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 646,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,675.51/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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