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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 927.51 and 551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 927.51 and 551.21 is: 824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 927.51 = 551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/927.51 = 551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 927.51 × 551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 511,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,256.28/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.34

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