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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 867.90 and 620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 867.90 and 620.70 is: 867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 867.90 = 620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/867.90 = 620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 867.90 × 620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 538,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,705.53/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.90

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