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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.25, 846.72 and 540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.25, 846.72 and 540.14 is: 744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 846.72 = 540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/846.72 = 540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 846.72 × 540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 457,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,343.11/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.56

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