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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.80, 855 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.80, 855 and 503.16 is: 694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.80 : 855 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.80/855 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.80x = 855 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.80x = 430,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,201.80/619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.10

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