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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.05, 1,059.82 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.05, 1,059.82 and 611.08 is: 843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.05 : 1,059.82 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.05/1,059.82 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.05x = 1,059.82 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.05x = 647,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,630.63/768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.22

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