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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 848.92 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 848.92 and 586.80 is: 811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 848.92 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/848.92 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 848.92 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 498,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,146.26/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.31

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