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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 848.92 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 848.92 and 571.04 is: 788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 848.92 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/848.92 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 848.92 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 484,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,767.28/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.60

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