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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.40, 931.32 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.40, 931.32 and 556.04 is: 833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.40 : 931.32 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.40/931.32 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.40x = 931.32 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.40x = 517,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,851.17/621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.36

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