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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.04, 856.14 and 550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.04, 856.14 and 550.10 is: 760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.04 : 856.14 = 550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.04/856.14 = 550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.04x = 856.14 × 550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.04x = 470,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,962.61/619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.80

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