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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 854.76 and 562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 854.76 and 562.64 is: 774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 854.76 = 562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/854.76 = 562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 854.76 × 562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 480,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,922.17/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.48

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