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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 855.72 and 532.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 855.72 and 532.33 is: 734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 855.72 = 532.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/855.72 = 532.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 855.72 × 532.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 455,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,525.43/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.07

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