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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.51, 929.39 and 563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.51, 929.39 and 563.09 is: 843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.51 : 929.39 = 563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.51/929.39 = 563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.51x = 929.39 × 563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.51x = 523,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,329.72/620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.39

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