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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 935.91 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 935.91 and 543.06 is: 814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 935.91 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/935.91 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 935.91 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 508,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,255.28/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.90

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