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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.05, 1,064.50 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.05, 1,064.50 and 614.20 is: 846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.05 : 1,064.50 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.05/1,064.50 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.05x = 1,064.50 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.05x = 653,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,820.10/772.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.86

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