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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.39, 1,074.60 and 610.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.39, 1,074.60 and 610.00 is: 842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.39 : 1,074.60 = 610.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.39/1,074.60 = 610.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.39x = 1,074.60 × 610.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.39x = 655,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,503.31/778.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.12

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