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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 935.65 and 552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 935.65 and 552.49 is: 829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 935.65 = 552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/935.65 = 552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 935.65 × 552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 516,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,935.62/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.81

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