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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.82, 920.82 and 601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.82, 920.82 and 601.14 is: 900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.82 : 920.82 = 601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.82/920.82 = 601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.82x = 920.82 × 601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.82x = 553,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,541.73/614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.33

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