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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 854.31 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 854.31 and 545.64 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 854.31 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/854.31 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 854.31 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 466,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,145.71/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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