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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.55 and 514.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.55 and 514.35 is: 771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.55 = 514.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.55 = 514.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.55 × 514.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 481,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,200.14/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.53

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