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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.65, 1,019.44 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.65, 1,019.44 and 614.10 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.65 : 1,019.44 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.65/1,019.44 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.65x = 1,019.44 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.65x = 626,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,033.51/738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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