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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 857.52 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 857.52 and 551.10 is: 762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 857.52 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/857.52 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 857.52 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 472,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,579.27/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.18

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