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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 854.06 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 854.06 and 537.60 is: 739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 854.06 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/854.06 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 854.06 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 459,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,142.66/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.65

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