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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.47, 1,063.55 and 614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.47, 1,063.55 and 614.63 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.47 : 1,063.55 = 614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.47/1,063.55 = 614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.47x = 1,063.55 × 614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.47x = 653,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,693.93/771.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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