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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 934.74 and 513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 934.74 and 513.72 is: 769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 934.74 = 513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/934.74 = 513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 934.74 × 513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 480,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,194.63/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.03

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