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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.67, 854.64 and 537.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.67, 854.64 and 537.78 is: 740.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.67 : 854.64 = 537.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.67/854.64 = 537.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.67x = 854.64 × 537.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.67x = 459,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,608.30/620.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.50

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