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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.32, 860.04 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.32, 860.04 and 541.08 is: 746.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.32 : 860.04 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.32/860.04 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.32x = 860.04 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.32x = 465,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,350.44/623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.57

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