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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,061.98 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,061.98 and 613.44 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,061.98 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,061.98 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,061.98 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 651,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,459.48/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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