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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.83, 929.76 and 518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.83, 929.76 and 518.77 is: 776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.83 : 929.76 = 518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.83/929.76 = 518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.83x = 929.76 × 518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.83x = 482,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,331.60/620.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.91

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