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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.87, 1,062.67 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.87, 1,062.67 and 613.56 is: 845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.87 : 1,062.67 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.87/1,062.67 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.87x = 1,062.67 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.87x = 652,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,011.81/770.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.81

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