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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.68, 931.80 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.68, 931.80 and 535.56 is: 802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.68 : 931.80 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.68/931.80 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.68x = 931.80 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.68x = 499,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,034.81/621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.72

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