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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 936.87 and 516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 936.87 and 516.07 is: 774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 936.87 = 516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/936.87 = 516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 936.87 × 516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 483,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,490.50/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.23

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