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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 926.73 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 926.73 and 550.13 is: 823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 926.73 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/926.73 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 926.73 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 509,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,821.97/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.09

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