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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 936.04 and 555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 936.04 and 555.92 is: 833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 936.04 = 555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/936.04 = 555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 936.04 × 555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 520,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,363.36/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.97

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