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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.75, 1,052.21 and 614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.75, 1,052.21 and 614.93 is: 849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.75 : 1,052.21 = 614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.75/1,052.21 = 614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.75x = 1,052.21 × 614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.75x = 647,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,035.50/761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.41

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