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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,060.68 and 611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,060.68 and 611.48 is: 844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,060.68 = 611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,060.68 = 611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,060.68 × 611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 648,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,584.61/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.71

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