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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 853.93 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 853.93 and 601.84 is: 829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 853.93 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/853.93 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 853.93 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 513,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,926.25/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.44

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