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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 935.74 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 935.74 and 526.96 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 935.74 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/935.74 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 935.74 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 493,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,097.55/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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