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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.09, 921.18 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.09, 921.18 and 530.99 is: 796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.09 : 921.18 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.09/921.18 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.09x = 921.18 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.09x = 489,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,132.76/614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.52

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