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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 978.87 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 978.87 and 614.54 is: 921.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 978.87 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/978.87 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 978.87 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 601,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,554.77/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.73

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