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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.01, 930.29 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.01, 930.29 and 551.70 is: 827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.01 : 930.29 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.01/930.29 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.01x = 930.29 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.01x = 513,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,238.23/620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.79

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