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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 848.10 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 848.10 and 521.74 is: 719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 848.10 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/848.10 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 848.10 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 442,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,487.69/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.94

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