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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.99, 932.17 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.99, 932.17 and 524.68 is: 787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.99 : 932.17 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.99/932.17 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.99x = 932.17 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.99x = 489,092.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,092.78/620.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.60

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