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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.22, 925.67 and 577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.22, 925.67 and 577.74 is: 870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.22 : 925.67 = 577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.22/925.67 = 577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.22x = 925.67 × 577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.22x = 534,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,793.70/614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.69

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