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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 935.15 and 521.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 935.15 and 521.52 is: 782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 935.15 = 521.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/935.15 = 521.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 935.15 × 521.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 487,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,694.75/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.09

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