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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 1,049.15 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 1,049.15 and 614.39 is: 919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 1,049.15 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/1,049.15 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 1,049.15 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 644,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,583.56/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.71

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