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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.35, 1,135.90 and 614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.35, 1,135.90 and 614.17 is: 919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.35 : 1,135.90 = 614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.35/1,135.90 = 614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.35x = 1,135.90 × 614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.35x = 697,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,635.70/758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.94

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