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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.08, 934.62 and 587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.08, 934.62 and 587.44 is: 881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.08 : 934.62 = 587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.08/934.62 = 587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.08x = 934.62 × 587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.08x = 549,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,033.17/623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.16

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