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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 936.30 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 936.30 and 527.44 is: 791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 936.30 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/936.30 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 936.30 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 493,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,842.07/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.74

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