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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 849.12 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 849.12 and 536.96 is: 741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 849.12 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/849.12 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 849.12 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 455,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,943.48/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.71

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