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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.25, 1,063.05 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.25, 1,063.05 and 614.50 is: 846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.25 : 1,063.05 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.25/1,063.05 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.25x = 1,063.05 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.25x = 653,244.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,244.23/771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.99

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