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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.55, 1,065.19 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.55, 1,065.19 and 614.70 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.55 : 1,065.19 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.55/1,065.19 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.55x = 1,065.19 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.55x = 654,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,776.49/772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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