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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,165.19 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,165.19 and 614.39 is: 919.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,165.19 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,165.19 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,165.19 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 715,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,872.19/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.66

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