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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.72, 846.75 and 535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.72, 846.75 and 535.83 is: 739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.72 : 846.75 = 535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.72/846.75 = 535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.72x = 846.75 × 535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.72x = 453,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,714.05/613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.29

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