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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.60, 935.40 and 573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.60, 935.40 and 573.20 is: 859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.60 : 935.40 = 573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.60/935.40 = 573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.60x = 935.40 × 573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.60x = 536,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,171.28/623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.80

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