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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.57, 1,074.83 and 614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.57, 1,074.83 and 614.27 is: 845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.57 : 1,074.83 = 614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.57/1,074.83 = 614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.57x = 1,074.83 × 614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.57x = 660,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,235.82/780.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.84

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