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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.72, 935.56 and 512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.72, 935.56 and 512.84 is: 771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.72 : 935.56 = 512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.72/935.56 = 512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.72x = 935.56 × 512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.72x = 479,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,792.59/621.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.72

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