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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 854.67 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 854.67 and 539.19 is: 746.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 854.67 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/854.67 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 854.67 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 460,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,829.52/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.04

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