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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 934.06 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 934.06 and 511.84 is: 770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 934.06 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/934.06 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 934.06 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 478,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,089.27/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.22

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