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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 841.70 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 841.70 and 536.44 is: 739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 841.70 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/841.70 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 841.70 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 451,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,521.55/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.86

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