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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.76, 860.07 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.76, 860.07 and 578.64 is: 801.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.76 : 860.07 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.76/860.07 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.76x = 860.07 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.76x = 497,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,670.90/620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.71

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