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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,059.26 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,059.26 and 610.54 is: 841.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,059.26 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,059.26 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,059.26 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 646,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,720.60/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.84

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