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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 934.20 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 934.20 and 551.52 is: 827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 934.20 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/934.20 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 934.20 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 515,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,229.98/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.28

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