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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.92, 1,062.90 and 613.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.92, 1,062.90 and 613.18 is: 845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.92 : 1,062.90 = 613.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.92/1,062.90 = 613.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.92x = 1,062.90 × 613.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.92x = 651,749.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,749.02/770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.42

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