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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.79, 845.09 and 541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.79, 845.09 and 541.85 is: 746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.79 : 845.09 = 541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.79/845.09 = 541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.79x = 845.09 × 541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.79x = 457,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,905.08/613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.03

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