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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.28, 854.13 and 561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.28, 854.13 and 561.69 is: 773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.28 : 854.13 = 561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.28/854.13 = 561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.28x = 854.13 × 561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.28x = 479,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,756.28/620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.45

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