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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.14, 855.03 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.14, 855.03 and 537.08 is: 739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.14 : 855.03 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.14/855.03 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.14x = 855.03 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.14x = 459,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,216.83/621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.31

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