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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.57, 860.37 and 566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.57, 860.37 and 566.14 is: 781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.57 : 860.37 = 566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.57/860.37 = 566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.57x = 860.37 × 566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.57x = 487,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,090.40/623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.13

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