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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.12, 929.10 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.12, 929.10 and 574.76 is: 861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.12 : 929.10 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.12/929.10 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.12x = 929.10 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.12x = 534,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,009.52/620.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.14

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