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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 992.50 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 992.50 and 614.70 is: 847.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 992.50 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/992.50 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 992.50 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 610,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,089.75/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.58

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