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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.26, 929.85 and 529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.26, 929.85 and 529.54 is: 793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.26 : 929.85 = 529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.26/929.85 = 529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.26x = 929.85 × 529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.26x = 492,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,392.77/620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.85

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