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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 936.63 and 578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 936.63 and 578.52 is: 869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 936.63 = 578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/936.63 = 578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 936.63 × 578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 541,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,859.19/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.28

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