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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 845.92 and 534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 845.92 and 534.58 is: 736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 845.92 = 534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/845.92 = 534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 845.92 × 534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 452,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,210.58/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.79

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