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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.25, 1,061.67 and 613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.25, 1,061.67 and 613.50 is: 845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.25 : 1,061.67 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.25/1,061.67 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.25x = 1,061.67 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.25x = 651,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,334.55/770.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.61

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