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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 929.40 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 929.40 and 533.80 is: 799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 929.40 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/929.40 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 929.40 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 496,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,113.72/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.23

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