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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.69, 920.87 and 539.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.69, 920.87 and 539.79 is: 811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.69 : 920.87 = 539.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.69/920.87 = 539.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.69x = 920.87 × 539.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.69x = 497,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,073.72/612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.30

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