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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 935.76 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 935.76 and 537.72 is: 805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 935.76 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/935.76 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 935.76 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 503,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,176.87/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.88

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