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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.74, 933.30 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.74, 933.30 and 525.44 is: 788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.74 : 933.30 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.74/933.30 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.74x = 933.30 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.74x = 490,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,388.49/621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.73

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