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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 931.44 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 931.44 and 552.44 is: 827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 931.44 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/931.44 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 931.44 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 514,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,564.71/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.38

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