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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,060.64 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,060.64 and 611.54 is: 843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,060.64 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,060.64 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,060.64 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 648,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,623.79/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.22

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