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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.62, 1,070.49 and 610.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.62, 1,070.49 and 610.55 is: 841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.62 : 1,070.49 = 610.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.62/1,070.49 = 610.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.62x = 1,070.49 × 610.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.62x = 653,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,588.62/776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.58

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