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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.32, 931.96 and 529.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.32, 931.96 and 529.42 is: 794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.32 : 931.96 = 529.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.32/931.96 = 529.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.32x = 931.96 × 529.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.32x = 493,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,398.26/621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.11

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