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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.93, 1,471.17 and 623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.93, 1,471.17 and 623.80 is: 860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.93 : 1,471.17 = 623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.93/1,471.17 = 623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.93x = 1,471.17 × 623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.93x = 917,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,715.85/1,065.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.95

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