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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 855.12 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 855.12 and 537.12 is: 740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 855.12 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/855.12 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 855.12 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 459,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,302.05/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.76

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