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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.88, 856.10 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.88, 856.10 and 562.56 is: 775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.88 : 856.10 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.88/856.10 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.88x = 856.10 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.88x = 481,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,605.81/620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.69

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