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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.73, 936.24 and 601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.73, 936.24 and 601.06 is: 900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.73 : 936.24 = 601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.73/936.24 = 601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.73x = 936.24 × 601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.73x = 562,736.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,736.41/624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.77

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