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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.70, 939.60 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.70, 939.60 and 570.24 is: 859.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.70 : 939.60 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.70/939.60 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.70x = 939.60 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.70x = 535,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,797.50/623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.06

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