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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 930.32 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 930.32 and 551.20 is: 822.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 930.32 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/930.32 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 930.32 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 512,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,792.38/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.73

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