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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.45, 1,068.87 and 609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.45, 1,068.87 and 609.40 is: 839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.45 : 1,068.87 = 609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.45/1,068.87 = 609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.45x = 1,068.87 × 609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.45x = 651,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,369.38/775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.99

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