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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 862.59 and 614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 862.59 and 614.02 is: 853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 862.59 = 614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/862.59 = 614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 862.59 × 614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 529,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,647.51/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.22

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