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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.90, 1,027.11 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.90, 1,027.11 and 614.68 is: 846.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.90 : 1,027.11 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.90/1,027.11 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.90x = 1,027.11 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.90x = 631,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,343.97/745.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.42

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