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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.98, 936.79 and 500.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.98, 936.79 and 500.65 is: 751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.98 : 936.79 = 500.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.98/936.79 = 500.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.98x = 936.79 × 500.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.98x = 468,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,999.23/623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.63

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