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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.73, 926.61 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.73, 926.61 and 620.19 is: 855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.73 : 926.61 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.73/926.61 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.73x = 926.61 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.73x = 574,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,674.26/671.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.51

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