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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.92, 936.50 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.92, 936.50 and 545.72 is: 821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.92 : 936.50 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.92/936.50 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.92x = 936.50 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.92x = 511,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,066.78/621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.76

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