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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.73, 935.76 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.73, 935.76 and 507.87 is: 761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.73 : 935.76 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.73/935.76 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.73x = 935.76 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.73x = 475,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,244.43/623.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.94

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