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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,076.32 and 614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,076.32 and 614.84 is: 847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,076.32 = 614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,076.32 = 614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,076.32 × 614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 661,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,759.98/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.50

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