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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 862.32 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 862.32 and 554.72 is: 767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 862.32 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/862.32 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 862.32 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 478,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,346.15/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.17

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