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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 936.18 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 936.18 and 504.24 is: 754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 936.18 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/936.18 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 936.18 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 472,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,059.40/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.40

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