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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.61, 931.06 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.61, 931.06 and 538.26 is: 806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.61 : 931.06 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.61/931.06 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.61x = 931.06 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.61x = 501,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,152.36/621.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.22

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