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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.57, 921.86 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.57, 921.86 and 506.13 is: 759.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.57 : 921.86 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.57/921.86 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.57x = 921.86 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.57x = 466,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,578.47/614.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.20

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