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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 848.88 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 848.88 and 538.92 is: 741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 848.88 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/848.88 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 848.88 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 457,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,478.41/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.95

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