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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.75, 854.55 and 561.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.75, 854.55 and 561.43 is: 774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 854.55 = 561.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/854.55 = 561.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 854.55 × 561.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 479,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,771.07/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.13

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