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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.64, 1,214.30 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.64, 1,214.30 and 614.50 is: 848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.64 : 1,214.30 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.64/1,214.30 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.64x = 1,214.30 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.64x = 746,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,187.35/879.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.29

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