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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,058.62 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,058.62 and 610.62 is: 841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,058.62 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,058.62 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,058.62 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 646,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,420.96/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.77

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