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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.14, 1,245.78 and 614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.14, 1,245.78 and 614.25 is: 919.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.14 : 1,245.78 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.14/1,245.78 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.14x = 1,245.78 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.14x = 765,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,220.37/832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.58

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