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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 915.77 and 558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 915.77 and 558.94 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 915.77 = 558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/915.77 = 558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 915.77 × 558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 511,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,860.48/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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