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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.49, 991.67 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.49, 991.67 and 614.58 is: 847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.49 : 991.67 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.49/991.67 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.49x = 991.67 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.49x = 609,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,460.37/719.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.07

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