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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.70, 929.70 and 539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.70, 929.70 and 539.70 is: 808.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.70 : 929.70 = 539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.70/929.70 = 539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.70x = 929.70 × 539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.70x = 501,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,759.09/620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.38

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