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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.65, 855.36 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.65, 855.36 and 554.04 is: 764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.65 : 855.36 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.65/855.36 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.65x = 855.36 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.65x = 473,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,903.65/619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.79

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