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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,064.40 and 614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,064.40 and 614.82 is: 847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,064.40 = 614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,064.40 = 614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,064.40 × 614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 654,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,414.41/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.56

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