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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.53, 932.77 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.53, 932.77 and 521.02 is: 779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.53 : 932.77 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.53/932.77 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.53x = 932.77 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.53x = 485,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,991.83/623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.42

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