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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.02, 856.02 and 554.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.02, 856.02 and 554.41 is: 765.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.02 : 856.02 = 554.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.02/856.02 = 554.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.02x = 856.02 × 554.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.02x = 474,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,586.05/620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.44

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