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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,067.61 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,067.61 and 608.18 is: 840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,067.61 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,067.61 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,067.61 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 649,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,295.99/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.34

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