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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 853.65 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 853.65 and 541.14 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 853.65 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/853.65 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 853.65 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 461,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,944.16/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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