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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.40, 930.60 and 551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.40, 930.60 and 551.55 is: 827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.40 : 930.60 = 551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.40/930.60 = 551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.40x = 930.60 × 551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.40x = 513,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,272.43/620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.33

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