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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.97, 855.40 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.97, 855.40 and 532.16 is: 733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.97 : 855.40 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.97/855.40 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.97x = 855.40 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.97x = 455,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,209.66/620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.06

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