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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 930.63 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 930.63 and 524.16 is: 782.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 930.63 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/930.63 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 930.63 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 487,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,799.02/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.33

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