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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.42, 929.82 and 555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.42, 929.82 and 555.02 is: 831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.42 : 929.82 = 555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.42/929.82 = 555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.42x = 929.82 × 555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.42x = 516,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,068.70/620.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.81

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