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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.57, 1,415.47 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.57, 1,415.47 and 614.07 is: 922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.57 : 1,415.47 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.57/1,415.47 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.57x = 1,415.47 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.57x = 869,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,199.67/942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.16

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