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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 932.74 and 539.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 932.74 and 539.19 is: 811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 932.74 = 539.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/932.74 = 539.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 932.74 × 539.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 502,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,922.73/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.98

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