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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.60, 1,069.86 and 609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.60, 1,069.86 and 609.56 is: 840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.60 : 1,069.86 = 609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.60/1,069.86 = 609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.60x = 1,069.86 × 609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.60x = 652,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,143.86/775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.82

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