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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 856.80 and 516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 856.80 and 516.56 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 856.80 = 516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/856.80 = 516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 856.80 × 516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 442,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,588.61/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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