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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 926.55 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 926.55 and 614.38 is: 922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 926.55 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/926.55 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 926.55 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 569,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,251.47/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.33

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