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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 855.66 and 538.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 855.66 and 538.55 is: 740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 855.66 = 538.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/855.66 = 538.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 855.66 × 538.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 460,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,816.64/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.95

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