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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.94, 855.82 and 541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.94, 855.82 and 541.38 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.94 : 855.82 = 541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.94/855.82 = 541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.94x = 855.82 × 541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.94x = 463,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,323.83/619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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