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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.54, 854.32 and 531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.54, 854.32 and 531.33 is: 732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.54 : 854.32 = 531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.54/854.32 = 531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.54x = 854.32 × 531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.54x = 453,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,925.85/619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.68

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