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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.06, 854.91 and 536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.06, 854.91 and 536.06 is: 739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.06 : 854.91 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.06/854.91 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.06x = 854.91 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.06x = 458,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,283.05/620.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.09

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