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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 937.56 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 937.56 and 556.92 is: 835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 937.56 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/937.56 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 937.56 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 522,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,145.92/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.54

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