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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.20, 855.94 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.20, 855.94 and 601.08 is: 829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.20 : 855.94 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.20/855.94 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.20x = 855.94 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.20x = 514,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,488.42/620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.55

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