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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,063.68 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,063.68 and 614.64 is: 847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,063.68 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,063.68 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,063.68 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 653,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,780.28/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.39

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