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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.70, 850.53 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.70, 850.53 and 536.19 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.70 : 850.53 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.70/850.53 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.70x = 850.53 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.70x = 456,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,045.68/614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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