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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 935.10 and 593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 935.10 and 593.03 is: 889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 935.10 = 593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/935.10 = 593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 935.10 × 593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 554,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,537.68/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.54

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