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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.40, 1,060.08 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.40, 1,060.08 and 611.04 is: 842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.40 : 1,060.08 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.40/1,060.08 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.40x = 1,060.08 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.40x = 647,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,751.28/768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.99

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