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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.56, 920.88 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.56, 920.88 and 522.88 is: 783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.56 : 920.88 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.56/920.88 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.56x = 920.88 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.56x = 481,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,509.73/614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.50

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