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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 921.35 and 526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 921.35 and 526.53 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 921.35 = 526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/921.35 = 526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 921.35 × 526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 485,113.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,113.93/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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