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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 927.90 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 927.90 and 523.20 is: 782.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 927.90 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/927.90 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 927.90 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 485,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,477.28/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.52

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