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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 925.20 and 567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 925.20 and 567.14 is: 849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 925.20 = 567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/925.20 = 567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 925.20 × 567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 524,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,720.24/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.20

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