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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 841.59 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 841.59 and 542.76 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 841.59 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/841.59 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 841.59 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 456,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,781.39/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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