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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.30, 1,061.36 and 611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.30, 1,061.36 and 611.97 is: 845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.30 : 1,061.36 = 611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.30/1,061.36 = 611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.30x = 1,061.36 × 611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.30x = 649,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,520.48/768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.40

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