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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,165.46 and 614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,165.46 and 614.77 is: 920.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,165.46 = 614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,165.46 = 614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,165.46 × 614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 716,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,483.86/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.71

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