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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.66, 854.58 and 554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.66, 854.58 and 554.86 is: 765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.66 : 854.58 = 554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.66/854.58 = 554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.66x = 854.58 × 554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.66x = 474,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,172.26/619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.21

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