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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 929.03 and 504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 929.03 and 504.74 is: 756.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 929.03 = 504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/929.03 = 504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 929.03 × 504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 468,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,911.43/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.11

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