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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.84, 840.23 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.84, 840.23 and 535.78 is: 736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.84 : 840.23 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.84/840.23 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.84x = 840.23 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.84x = 450,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,178.43/610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.98

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