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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 936.60 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 936.60 and 503.72 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 936.60 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/936.60 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 936.60 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 471,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,784.15/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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