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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 936.24 and 616.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 936.24 and 616.28 is: 925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 936.24 = 616.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/936.24 = 616.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 936.24 × 616.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 576,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,985.99/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.25

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