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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.77, 1,470.76 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.77, 1,470.76 and 623.58 is: 860.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.77 : 1,470.76 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.77/1,470.76 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.77x = 1,470.76 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.77x = 917,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,137.72/1,065.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.54

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