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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 931.13 and 585.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 931.13 and 585.07 is: 877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 931.13 = 585.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/931.13 = 585.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 931.13 × 585.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 544,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,768.65/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.66

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