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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.20, 920.22 and 581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.20, 920.22 and 581.80 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.20 : 920.22 = 581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.20/920.22 = 581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.20x = 920.22 × 581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.20x = 535,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,384.00/614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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