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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 848.67 and 535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 848.67 and 535.93 is: 741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 848.67 = 535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/848.67 = 535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 848.67 × 535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 454,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,827.71/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.46

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