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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 861.03 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 861.03 and 554.48 is: 765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 861.03 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/861.03 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 861.03 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 477,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,419.61/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.51

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