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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 927.18 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 927.18 and 529.61 is: 790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 927.18 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/927.18 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 927.18 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 491,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,039.16/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.78

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