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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.25, 1,027.62 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.25, 1,027.62 and 614.03 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.25 : 1,027.62 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.25/1,027.62 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.25x = 1,027.62 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.25x = 630,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,989.51/745.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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