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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.25, 860.67 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.25, 860.67 and 564.93 is: 780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.25 : 860.67 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.25/860.67 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.25x = 860.67 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.25x = 486,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,218.30/623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.13

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