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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,159.79 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,159.79 and 614.10 is: 917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,159.79 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,159.79 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,159.79 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 712,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,227.04/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.45

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