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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.90, 1,037.30 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.90, 1,037.30 and 614.68 is: 844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.90 : 1,037.30 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.90/1,037.30 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.90x = 1,037.30 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.90x = 637,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,607.56/754.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.63

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