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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.32, 929.52 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.32, 929.52 and 549.04 is: 822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.32 : 929.52 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.32/929.52 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.32x = 929.52 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.32x = 510,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,343.66/620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.71

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