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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.44, 925.08 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.44, 925.08 and 551.40 is: 823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.44 : 925.08 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.44/925.08 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.44x = 925.08 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.44x = 510,089.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,089.11/619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.47

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