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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 933.56 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 933.56 and 553.73 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 933.56 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/933.56 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 933.56 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 516,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,932.74/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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