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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.73, 1,403.10 and 623.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.73, 1,403.10 and 623.79 is: 860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.73 : 1,403.10 = 623.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.73/1,403.10 = 623.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.73x = 1,403.10 × 623.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.73x = 875,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,239.75/1,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.84

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