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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.26, 929.67 and 584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.26, 929.67 and 584.26 is: 875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.26 : 929.67 = 584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.26/929.67 = 584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.26x = 929.67 × 584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.26x = 543,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,168.99/620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.71

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