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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,051.14 and 614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,051.14 and 614.84 is: 921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,051.14 = 614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,051.14 = 614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,051.14 × 614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 646,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,282.92/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.50

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