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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 860.63 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 860.63 and 541.22 is: 747.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 860.63 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/860.63 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 860.63 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 465,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,783.16/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.62

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