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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.89, 986.62 and 614.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.89, 986.62 and 614.75 is: 921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.89 : 986.62 = 614.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.89/986.62 = 614.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.89x = 986.62 × 614.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.89x = 606,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,524.65/657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.93

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