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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.20, 961.80 and 614.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.20, 961.80 and 614.53 is: 921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.20 : 961.80 = 614.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.20/961.80 = 614.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.20x = 961.80 × 614.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.20x = 591,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,054.95/641.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.80

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