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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 937.44 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 937.44 and 520.56 is: 781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 937.44 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/937.44 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 937.44 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 487,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,993.77/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.74

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