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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.86, 1,059.90 and 610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.86, 1,059.90 and 610.78 is: 843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.86 : 1,059.90 = 610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.86/1,059.90 = 610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.86x = 1,059.90 × 610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.86x = 647,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,365.72/767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.08

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