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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,151.39 and 614.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,151.39 and 614.51 is: 919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,151.39 = 614.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,151.39 = 614.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,151.39 × 614.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 707,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,536.45/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.17

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