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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 860.12 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 860.12 and 530.72 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 860.12 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/860.12 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 860.12 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 456,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,481.15/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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