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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.48, 848.76 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.48, 848.76 and 541.04 is: 747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.48 : 848.76 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.48/848.76 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.48x = 848.76 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.48x = 459,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,213.11/614.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.32

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