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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.23, 936.54 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.23, 936.54 and 532.37 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.23 : 936.54 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.23/936.54 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.23x = 936.54 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.23x = 498,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,585.80/624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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