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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.35, 1,076.34 and 614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.35, 1,076.34 and 614.79 is: 849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.35 : 1,076.34 = 614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.35/1,076.34 = 614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.35x = 1,076.34 × 614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.35x = 661,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,721.92/779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.07

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