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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.95, 983.52 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.95, 983.52 and 614.54 is: 847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.95 : 983.52 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.95/983.52 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.95x = 983.52 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.95x = 604,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,407.46/712.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.76

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