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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.53, 1,059.54 and 611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.53, 1,059.54 and 611.69 is: 843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.53 : 1,059.54 = 611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.53/1,059.54 = 611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.53x = 1,059.54 × 611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.53x = 648,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,110.02/768.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.31

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