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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.64, 860.18 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.64, 860.18 and 536.16 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.64 : 860.18 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.64/860.18 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.64x = 860.18 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.64x = 461,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,190.21/623.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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