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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.45, 1,076.31 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.45, 1,076.31 and 614.36 is: 847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.45 : 1,076.31 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.45/1,076.31 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.45x = 1,076.31 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.45x = 661,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,241.81/780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.26

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