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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 932.50 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 932.50 and 536.32 is: 804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 932.50 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/932.50 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 932.50 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 500,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,114.73/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.08

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