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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 856.23 and 516.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 856.23 and 516.19 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 856.23 = 516.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/856.23 = 516.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 856.23 × 516.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 441,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,977.36/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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