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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 928.11 and 542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 928.11 and 542.71 is: 811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 928.11 = 542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/928.11 = 542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 928.11 × 542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 503,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,694.58/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.99

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