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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,061.22 and 612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,061.22 and 612.82 is: 845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,061.22 = 612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,061.22 = 612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,061.22 × 612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 650,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,336.84/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.76

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