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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.31, 920.04 and 559.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.31, 920.04 and 559.63 is: 838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.31 : 920.04 = 559.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.31/920.04 = 559.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.31x = 920.04 × 559.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.31x = 514,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,881.99/614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.15

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