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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.98, 932.55 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.98, 932.55 and 570.34 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.98 : 932.55 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.98/932.55 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.98x = 932.55 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.98x = 531,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,870.57/620.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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