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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.22, 1,260.77 and 616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.22, 1,260.77 and 616.14 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.22 : 1,260.77 = 616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.22/1,260.77 = 616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.22x = 1,260.77 × 616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.22x = 776,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,807.75/914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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