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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 933.40 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 933.40 and 527.50 is: 788.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 933.40 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/933.40 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 933.40 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 492,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,368.50/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.17

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