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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.99, 1,585.08 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.99, 1,585.08 and 623.64 is: 935.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.99 : 1,585.08 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.99/1,585.08 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.99x = 1,585.08 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.99x = 988,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,519.29/1,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.22

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