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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 937.80 and 562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 937.80 and 562.80 is: 844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 937.80 = 562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/937.80 = 562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 937.80 × 562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 527,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,793.84/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.85

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