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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 855.26 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 855.26 and 514.68 is: 710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 855.26 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/855.26 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 855.26 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 440,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,182.64/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.92

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