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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.59, 934.77 and 531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.59, 934.77 and 531.25 is: 796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.59 : 934.77 = 531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.59/934.77 = 531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.59x = 934.77 × 531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.59x = 496,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,589.90/623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.35

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