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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,060.76 and 610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,060.76 and 610.76 is: 843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,060.76 = 610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,060.76 = 610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,060.76 × 610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 647,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,869.78/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.19

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