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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,060.34 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,060.34 and 611.64 is: 843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,060.34 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,060.34 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,060.34 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 648,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,543.30/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.06

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