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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,062.05 and 611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,062.05 and 611.69 is: 844.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,062.05 = 611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,062.05 = 611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,062.05 × 611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 649,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,637.00/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.53

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