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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 919.08 and 577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 919.08 and 577.52 is: 864.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 919.08 = 577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/919.08 = 577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 919.08 × 577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 530,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,787.08/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.47

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