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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 856.74 and 540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 856.74 and 540.69 is: 748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 856.74 = 540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/856.74 = 540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 856.74 × 540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 463,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,230.75/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.11

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