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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 934.02 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 934.02 and 572.49 is: 857.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 934.02 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/934.02 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 934.02 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 534,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,717.11/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.58

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