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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 929.68 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 929.68 and 551.68 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 929.68 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/929.68 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 929.68 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 512,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,881.21/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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