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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 928.60 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 928.60 and 550.80 is: 825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 928.60 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/928.60 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 928.60 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 511,472.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,472.88/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.49

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