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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 847.02 and 521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 847.02 and 521.22 is: 718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 847.02 = 521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/847.02 = 521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 847.02 × 521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 441,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,483.76/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.77

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