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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 845.64 and 601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 845.64 and 601.92 is: 828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 845.64 = 601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/845.64 = 601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 845.64 × 601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 509,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,007.63/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.91

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