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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 924.17 and 614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 924.17 and 614.21 is: 915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 924.17 = 614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/924.17 = 614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 924.17 × 614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 567,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,631.37/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.89

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