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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.94, 936.74 and 500.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.94, 936.74 and 500.61 is: 751.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.94 : 936.74 = 500.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.94/936.74 = 500.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.94x = 936.74 × 500.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.94x = 468,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,945.24/623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.58

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