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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 929.70 and 579.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 929.70 and 579.01 is: 863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 929.70 = 579.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/929.70 = 579.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 929.70 × 579.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 538,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,305.60/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.78

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