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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 932.76 and 557.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 932.76 and 557.84 is: 835.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 932.76 = 557.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/932.76 = 557.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 932.76 × 557.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 520,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,330.84/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.04

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