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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.50, 920.64 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.50, 920.64 and 525.94 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.50 : 920.64 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.50/920.64 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.50x = 920.64 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.50x = 484,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,201.40/614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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