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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.60, 921.90 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.60, 921.90 and 571.40 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.60 : 921.90 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.60/921.90 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.60x = 921.90 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.60x = 526,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,773.66/614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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