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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.50, 1,088.42 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.50, 1,088.42 and 614.54 is: 847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.50 : 1,088.42 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.50/1,088.42 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.50x = 1,088.42 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.50x = 668,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,877.63/789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.22

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