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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 845.37 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 845.37 and 530.89 is: 731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 845.37 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/845.37 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 845.37 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 448,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,796.37/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.20

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