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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 931.32 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 931.32 and 556.02 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 931.32 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/931.32 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 931.32 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 517,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,832.55/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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