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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.30, 991.81 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.30, 991.81 and 614.20 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.30 : 991.81 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.30/991.81 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.30x = 991.81 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.30x = 609,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,169.70/719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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