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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 929.70 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 929.70 and 528.60 is: 792.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 929.70 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/929.70 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 929.70 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 491,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,439.42/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.13

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