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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.20, 927.45 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.20, 927.45 and 538.20 is: 806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.20 : 927.45 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.20/927.45 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.20x = 927.45 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.20x = 499,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,153.59/619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.13

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