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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 920.66 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 920.66 and 517.20 is: 775.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 920.66 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/920.66 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 920.66 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 476,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,165.35/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.01

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