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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 1,050.79 and 614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 1,050.79 and 614.25 is: 920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 1,050.79 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/1,050.79 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 1,050.79 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 645,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,447.76/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.60

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