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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 934.97 and 537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 934.97 and 537.95 is: 806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 934.97 = 537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/934.97 = 537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 934.97 × 537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 502,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,966.76/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.54

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