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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.91, 911.71 and 614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.91, 911.71 and 614.01 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.91 : 911.71 = 614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.91/911.71 = 614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.91x = 911.71 × 614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.91x = 559,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,799.06/660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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