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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.59, 853.02 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.59, 853.02 and 541.92 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.59 : 853.02 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.59/853.02 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.59x = 853.02 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.59x = 462,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,268.60/619.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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