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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 853.74 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 853.74 and 545.22 is: 751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 853.74 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/853.74 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 853.74 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 465,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,476.12/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.52

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