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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 860.56 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 860.56 and 541.60 is: 745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 860.56 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/860.56 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 860.56 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 466,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,079.30/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.97

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