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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,051.92 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,051.92 and 614.88 is: 847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,051.92 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,051.92 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,051.92 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 646,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,804.57/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.89

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