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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.77, 854.57 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.77, 854.57 and 520.34 is: 717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.77 : 854.57 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.77/854.57 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.77x = 854.57 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.77x = 444,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,670.39/619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.48

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