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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.04, 920.78 and 583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.04, 920.78 and 583.26 is: 874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.04 : 920.78 = 583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.04/920.78 = 583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.04x = 920.78 × 583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.04x = 537,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,054.14/614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.62

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