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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 857.68 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 857.68 and 607.99 is: 836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 857.68 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/857.68 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 857.68 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 521,460.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,460.52/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.52

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