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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.72, 930.30 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.72, 930.30 and 557.80 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.72 : 930.30 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.72/930.30 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.72x = 930.30 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.72x = 518,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,921.34/619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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