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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.62, 930.50 and 550.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.62, 930.50 and 550.36 is: 826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.62 : 930.50 = 550.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.62/930.50 = 550.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.62x = 930.50 × 550.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.62x = 512,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,109.98/619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.49

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