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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 871.55 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 871.55 and 620.80 is: 871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 871.55 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/871.55 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 871.55 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 541,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,058.24/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.55

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