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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 929.78 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 929.78 and 533.64 is: 798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 929.78 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/929.78 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 929.78 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 496,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,167.80/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.83

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