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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.92, 933.96 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.92, 933.96 and 513.24 is: 768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.92 : 933.96 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.92/933.96 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.92x = 933.96 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.92x = 479,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,345.63/623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.28

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