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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 933.96 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 933.96 and 558.96 is: 836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 933.96 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/933.96 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 933.96 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 522,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,046.28/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.93

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