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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 936.68 and 523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 936.68 and 523.16 is: 783.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 936.68 = 523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/936.68 = 523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 936.68 × 523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 490,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,033.51/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.78

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