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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.15, 938.07 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.15, 938.07 and 556.74 is: 836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.15 : 938.07 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.15/938.07 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.15x = 938.07 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.15x = 522,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,261.09/624.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.76

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