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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 931.62 and 560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 931.62 and 560.04 is: 840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 931.62 = 560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/931.62 = 560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 931.62 × 560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 521,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,744.46/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.41

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