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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 855.41 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 855.41 and 511.03 is: 704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 855.41 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/855.41 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 855.41 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 437,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,140.17/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.02

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