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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.31, 855.61 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.31, 855.61 and 519.09 is: 715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.31 : 855.61 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.31/855.61 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.31x = 855.61 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.31x = 444,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,138.59/620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.99

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