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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 854.60 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 854.60 and 531.52 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 854.60 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/854.60 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 854.60 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 454,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,236.99/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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