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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 857.43 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 857.43 and 563.44 is: 774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 857.43 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/857.43 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 857.43 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 483,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,108.22/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.73

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