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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.60, 1,103.10 and 614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.60, 1,103.10 and 614.80 is: 924.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.60 : 1,103.10 = 614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.60/1,103.10 = 614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.60x = 1,103.10 × 614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.60x = 678,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,185.88/733.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.46

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