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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.82, 1,070.88 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.82, 1,070.88 and 609.32 is: 841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.82 : 1,070.88 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.82/1,070.88 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.82x = 1,070.88 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.82x = 652,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,508.60/775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.06

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