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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 861.64 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 861.64 and 536.63 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 861.64 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/861.64 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 861.64 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 462,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,376.22/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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