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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 935.83 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 935.83 and 533.71 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 935.83 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/935.83 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 935.83 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 499,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,461.83/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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