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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 936.65 and 577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 936.65 and 577.96 is: 868.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 936.65 = 577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/936.65 = 577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 936.65 × 577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 541,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,346.23/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.63

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