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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.68, 935.56 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.68, 935.56 and 521.04 is: 781.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.68 : 935.56 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.68/935.56 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.68x = 935.56 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.68x = 487,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,464.18/623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.59

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