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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.82, 1,076.29 and 614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.82, 1,076.29 and 614.77 is: 847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.82 : 1,076.29 = 614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.82/1,076.29 = 614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.82x = 1,076.29 × 614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.82x = 661,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,666.58/780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.40

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