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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 928.86 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 928.86 and 527.82 is: 790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 928.86 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/928.86 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 928.86 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 490,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,270.89/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.56

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