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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 865.56 and 617.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 865.56 and 617.34 is: 857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 865.56 = 617.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/865.56 = 617.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 865.56 × 617.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 534,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,344.81/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.64

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