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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 936.63 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 936.63 and 577.80 is: 866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 936.63 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/936.63 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 936.63 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 541,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,184.81/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.95

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