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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 917.51 and 592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 917.51 and 592.54 is: 885.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 917.51 = 592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/917.51 = 592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 917.51 × 592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 543,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,664.53/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.35

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