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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 933.84 and 531.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 933.84 and 531.98 is: 796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 933.84 = 531.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/933.84 = 531.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 933.84 × 531.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 496,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,784.20/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.18

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