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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 934.16 and 554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 934.16 and 554.78 is: 831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 934.16 = 554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/934.16 = 554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 934.16 × 554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 518,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,245.84/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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