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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.77, 1,470.43 and 623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.77, 1,470.43 and 623.62 is: 860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.77 : 1,470.43 = 623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.77/1,470.43 = 623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.77x = 1,470.43 × 623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.77x = 916,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,989.56/1,065.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.40

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