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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.56, 934.24 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.56, 934.24 and 508.72 is: 762.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.56 : 934.24 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.56/934.24 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.56x = 934.24 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.56x = 475,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,266.57/623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.18

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