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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.98, 1,470.96 and 623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.98, 1,470.96 and 623.84 is: 860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.98 : 1,470.96 = 623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.98/1,470.96 = 623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.98x = 1,470.96 × 623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.98x = 917,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,636.33/1,065.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.84

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