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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.95, 855.01 and 607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.95, 855.01 and 607.28 is: 836.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.95 : 855.01 = 607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.95/855.01 = 607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.95x = 855.01 × 607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.95x = 519,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,230.47/620.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.19

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