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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 1,084.56 and 614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 1,084.56 and 614.86 is: 925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 1,084.56 = 614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/1,084.56 = 614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 1,084.56 × 614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 666,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,847.54/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.45

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