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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 920.03 and 571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 920.03 and 571.46 is: 856.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 920.03 = 571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/920.03 = 571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 920.03 × 571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 525,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,752.89/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.11

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