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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.30 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.30 and 555.80 is: 833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.30 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.30 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.30 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 520,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,395.54/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.70

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