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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 930.45 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 930.45 and 513.20 is: 768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 930.45 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/930.45 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 930.45 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 477,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,506.94/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.68

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