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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.71, 936.02 and 503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.71, 936.02 and 503.43 is: 755.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.71 : 936.02 = 503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.71/936.02 = 503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.71x = 936.02 × 503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.71x = 471,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,220.55/623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.51

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