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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936 and 526.62 is: 789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 492,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,916.32/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.47

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