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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.46, 934.58 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.46, 934.58 and 531.12 is: 796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.46 : 934.58 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.46/934.58 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.46x = 934.58 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.46x = 496,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,373.47/623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.16

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